How does a mental health evaluation work?
Shades of Grey asked:
I think I might have mild-moderate depression, and there is someone at the college where I go who does mental health evaluations, and then I guess decides whether they’re going to refer you to someone. I’m just wondering how this works, its doesn’t sound like a therapy session kind of thing, it sounds like a get to the point kind of thing, what do I need to prepared to answer and say? Thank you.
Jose
I think I might have mild-moderate depression, and there is someone at the college where I go who does mental health evaluations, and then I guess decides whether they’re going to refer you to someone. I’m just wondering how this works, its doesn’t sound like a therapy session kind of thing, it sounds like a get to the point kind of thing, what do I need to prepared to answer and say? Thank you.
Jose
May 23rd, 2008 at 2:38 pm
An experienced supervisor and administering test probably bdi becks depression inventory you will include asking you spend maybe 15 or 20 mins answering the person evaluating you.
May 23rd, 2008 at 7:11 pm
these are not to much of a big thing
even thou people and movies do make them out to be
it not a therapy session but a finding out your symptoms and feelings
your living conditions and family depression history(if any) ect
you may need to fill out questionares and /or answer question in conversation but answer them truthfully or you may end up on a drug you dont need and there help may make things worse
if ya worryied contact the person listed on the appointment letter/notifcation and ask what you are to expect and what you need to prepare and explain you feel worryied about the up and coming appointment